Rinnai Value Line tankless water heaters do not come with an installation kit. The WRIK-LF-F installation kit is available on the Accessories page.

Rinnai's V53e exterior-mount tankless water heater efficiently delivers up to 5.3 gallons per minute (GPM) of hot water, making it perfect for your one- or two-bathroom home. This easy-to-install, ultra-compact unit lets you enjoy all the benefits of Rinnai tankless water heating. You'll experience clean, reliable hot water at a consistent pre-set temperature, while saving energy and precious floor space in your home.

Standard Features

Available in interior (V53i) or exterior (V53e) models

V53i Models are now certified for installation in manufactured (mobile) homes

Installation Placement

Equipment can be placed inside or outside of the home.

Installation Placement

Exterior

Maximum Input BTU

The maximum amount of heat that the unit can produce. The amount delivered into the space will be the input minus the efficiency loss also know as the output. For example a 100000 btu furnace at 80% efficiency will give you 80000 out btus of heat. The same size furnace at 95% will give you 95000 btus of heat.

Maximum Input BTU

120000
BTU

Minimum Input BTU

The amount of heat produced by the unit at the lower stage of heat. Having two stages of heat will allow for more consistent operation and greater comfort in the home.

Minimum Input BTU

20200
BTU

Gallons Per Minute

5.3
GPM

Hot Water Capacity Range

The gallons per minute of hot water that the unit is rated to provide. The actual amount of hot water generated can vary depending on your ground water temperature.

Hot Water Capacity Range

0.6
-
5.3
GPM

Thermal Efficiency

The percentage of the heat generated by combustion that goes into heating. The remaining percentage goes out the flue. The higher the efficiency rating, the lower the cost of operation.

Thermal Efficiency

82
%

Power Source

120 VAC (60Hz)

Fuel Type

Liquid Propane

Ignition Type

Direct Ignition

Connection Type

NPT (Threaded)

Energy Factor

0.82

Temperature Range

The minimum and maximum temperatures on the thermostat.

Temperature Range

140
-
98
°F

ENERGY STAR® Qualified

Products earn the ENERGY STAR label by meeting the energy efficiency requirements set forth in ENERGY STAR specifications. The EPA establishes these specifications based on the following set of principles:

Qualified products must deliver the features and performance demanded by consumers, in addition to increased energy efficiency.

If the qualified product costs more than a conventional, less-efficient counterpart, purchasers will recover their investment in increased energy efficiency through utility bill savings, within a reasonable period of time.

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